Ruinarch (2021) - Civilization Destroying Occult God Sim

[@Hexium_Vexium]

Ahh, Ruinarch. When I first played this game, I had one of the colonists just... die. I STILL have no idea what killed her, it didn't specify anywhere. That single mysterious death, however, caused SO many issues for the colony. The first person to discover the body was accused of murder by the second person to see the body, and things just escalated from there. I didn't need to do anything; I just sat back and watched the madness unfold. Again, all around this one mysterious death. I DID eventually take it upon myself to 'rescue' the first 'suspect', turned them into a Cultist... and with that, THREE MORE PEOPLE were accused, one after the other, of murdering the mysterious death. The colony even fractured into two factions, as one or two of the colonists had been Elves - and there was some segregation tied to it. It got pretty crazy, and it was just hilarious to watch unfold.

[@barahng]

Jeez, sounds like a game of Among Us. Everyone accusing each other lol.

[@teratoma.]

sounds like dwarf fortress shenanigans

[@ademaiad9872]

Interesting

[@baitposter]

@@teratoma. Definitely reminds me of a DF tantrum spiral

[@starwolfcyberlight4546]

All because of one simple death of a Civillian

[@aaron8977]

I feel like turning someone who is nocturnal into a vampire is a good move! With any luck, the other AI are aware of the vampires sleep habits and it would make him a lot less suspicious

[@jonathangibson9098]

And add glutenous!

[@donaldbeetlestonesgamingan4313]

Sus

[@Dead_Heir]

Depends, sometimes you want them to know who's a vampire to cause chaos

[@12Prophet]

The game, even in the "primitive" state was quite good. It was refreshing to report bugs and suggestions and actually get direct replies from the devs about their plans and considering the feedback from players. Awesome devs, awesome game and very much looking forward to seeing how the game is coming along.

[@adamion1993]

I just yearn for games of this sort, also devs like that are insanely rare nowadays!

[@DeliciousCornbread]

Soo... Tzeentch the video game.

[@conq1273]

Or Sauron the game

[@williamang504]

This world does not Worship the Emperor, so its not worth to send His Angels o death.

[@macgaming001]

Hey Hey People!

[@nicholasogburn7746]

@@macgaming001 Wrong Tzeench, but I see you!

[@abudahm1]

@@nicholasogburn7746 definitely the better one

[@DoomedPaladin]

I love Dungeon Keeper-style games. Its a pity you can't corrupt those chickens into minions.

[@turosechil8798]

A chicken necromancer Mmmm

[@RyoujiPlaysGames]

Cluck of the Dead

[@lechking941]

tbh just have soem foolish mortal activate the ankh and boom most things become living after death

[@Laughing_Dragon]

I would LOVE a form of "corruption" where you could cause a form of biological corrpution, boney spikes, corrupted rocks/crystals forming out of stuff, things becoming DIRE BEASTS if left alone long enough, which, if tamed/taken to a kennel, could be used as a mount depending on the creature(dire chicken, probably not, Dire WOLF? yes) maybe even devastating effects towards those who are melee, like caustic/boiling/corrupted blood, that could poison, burn, or just injure those in melee range when attacked. maybe even to the point of corrupting even plant life, trees having tendrils that flail, grasping vines that either if someone weak enough, stop them, or at the least, slows someone down, maybe even thorny, so they take light amounts of damage walking through, with a chance to bleed them. etc etc. there could be SO much done with ANY FORM of corruption. hell, maybe even magical corruption where it unbalances a creatures natural magical essense within them, or that passes through them, causing thigs to be kind of like rimworlds boomalopes and boomrats. or stuff that causes them to slowly decay, into undead versions of themselves, or mixed with the corrupted flora, so a wolf, with some wooden living armor parasite, that counts technically as two creatures, slashing/bludgeoning damage kills the wood creature around the wolf first, then the wolf, while piercing would kill the wolf first, but be less effective against the wooden parasite creature, but if the wolf dies, the wooden parasite that acts as armor tries to find a new host, which, if its a person, could essentially control them even. so many possible things that could be made, but I don't know if they'd ever be a thing...

[@Dravkwn]

@@turosechil8798 corrupt and using Fowl Magics

[@uhpenyen4291]

This is an excellent channel for games that I have never heard of. Not only that, it has great play through and commentary that demonstrates the struggle, tips and tricks, and even modest critique in the "world of Indie Game[s]".

[@Furytear]

Definitely a good channel to find games that aren't widely known or mainstream and he does give a pretty good demonstration so that one can decide if it's something they'll enjoy.

[@brettjones9590]

I have definitely found games I have subsequently enjoyed purely due to this channel, long may it continue.

[@johnvalliant261]

That and his choice of games to try out are pretty close to what I’d be interested in as well, so most every video is worth me watching for potential new buys.

[@nutbastard]

It's the only gaming channel I subscribe to. Splat is an absolute master, and it's nice to listen to someone who is doing what he loves. He's also Bay Area and it shows in the best possible ways. Perfect mix of knowledge and humor, and the dude clearly does tons of research before making a video - which is impressive because he puts out one every day almost without fail.

[@zentonil]

He streams on Twitch too, I’m watching him play Rimworld on TV right now lol

[@christopherg2347]

"Amok" - According to Wikipedia - has roots in Malaysian/Indonesian culture: "Amok originated from the Malaysian/Indonesian word meng-âmuk, which when roughly defined means "to make a furious and desperate charge".[4] According to Malaysian and Indonesian cultures, amok was rooted in a deep spiritual belief.[5] They believed that amok was caused by the hantu belian,[6] which was an evil tiger spirit that entered one's body and caused the heinous act. As a result of the belief, those in Malay culture tolerated amok and dealt with the after-effects with no ill will towards the assailant.[7]"

[@ZeroSumDile]

Neat.

[@Xammblu_Games]

Also a badass release by the band Sentenced

[@AngryKittens]

It's funny seeing Indonesian/Malaysian words with twisted meanings in modern Malay. In the Philippines, amok is a verb meaning to fly into an unreasoning (often suicidal) murderous rage (similar to the phrase "seeing red" or the term "berserk" in English). Often experienced in the heat of combat, but can also happen when intoxicated or under trance. Thought to be caused by being possessed by inhuman spirits and treated by shamans who exorcised those spirits. "Hantu" in Malay originally meant nature spirits, not demons. They can be benevolent, malevolent, or simply inhuman. Similar to the "kami" and "yokai" of the Shinto religion of Japan. They were the spirits that Austronesians originally interacted with in the native religions (though technically not "worshipped"). In the Philippines, they are known as "Anito", in Chamorro "Aniti", in Hawaiian "Aitu-a". During the pre-Islamic and pre-colonial period, these spirits also acquired the Sanskrit name "Devata"/"Dewata"/"Diwata"/"Dewa"/"Dibata" ("minor gods") due to trade with India. Same with "Belian", which originally meant a shaman (usually women or feminized men). That word (and its cognates: "Baylan", "Babaylan", "Balian", "Walian", "Bobohizan", etc.) with the original correct meaning still survives in the Philippines and non-Muslim parts of Indonesia and Malaysia. Their meanings got twisted to mean something demonic when the dominant majority of Indonesia and Malaysia converted to Islam.

[@jaruakijal3128]

Waiting Indonesian and Malaysian argue in this comment section

[@sf4137]

@@AngryKittens thx wikipedia

[@mrbentoik]

Let's see how much this game has improved since last time

[@MrHaVoKeR]

the concept is brilliant, and i love rimworld, but i was expecting better reviews on steam, the recent reviews specially are worst than the all time, which is weird and got me worried. still, added to wishlist, maybe with a discount, what you think?

[@mrbentoik]

@@MrHaVoKeR From what I've seen, the game is too easy and there is too little content to keep going. I think that after you've played each character twice you'll kinda know everything there is to know about this game. Which is sad, because as you said, the concept is great! They have a lot of work to do if they want me to purchase it, that's all I know for sure :/

[@MrCaptainTea]

@@mrbentoik Damn that sucks. I love the concept. Wish there was a lot more depth into manipulating and sabotaging the common folk.

[@Laughing_Dragon]

@@mrbentoik I kind of agree on the fact that it seems to be easily done, and not much had. I kinda wish there was more things to do, and after time, maybe you might have to change up your strategy, like if you go brute force mode to just kill them and such, places get stronger and stronger defences that make it rather much too risky and time consuming to attack and attack. and if you have cultists/cause issues secretly alot, they might start having jobs akin to "detectives" that can soon figure out if it actually was someones fault, reducing peoples dislike for others, and even sometimes gaining or strengthening bonds! maybe even at some point, just ways to protect against anything, making it so the end of the game, its either feeling like the FINAL of FINAL places to conquer/destroy/convert, or even ways to where you can do things well enough to have little "kinks in the armor" per say. essentially either using each method at your disposal until the final you face, or being able to sabotage certain things along the way, with maybe spies, saboteurs, blackmail, etc. I love the concept of this game, but it REALLY needs to be in depth a lot more. like what if someones evil? instead of brainwashing them into a cultist for you, maybe you could make deals with them for "power" or something they wish to have, like they'll do this, if you brainwash their crush/person they've fallen in love with, to LOVE them. or even make someone their slave, or kill someone/cause someone extreme pain. this game is a good concept, but if your a demon trying to take over/conquer/destroy the world, you NEED to be able to do more REALLY fucked up things rather than just kill...sabotage crops/poison things...make conspiracies or what ever of people causing trouble when it was just you in the background... etc. this game, could do SOOO much, and have SOOO much that could be amazing, even in CHALLENGE, and I don't even CARE for challenge and I feel it would be good to have some cool challenging things. like, the further you go, the less villages and small towns you might see, and you might get into CITIES or something, maybe paladins could be a MAJOR thing, people who can straight up deny CERTAIN things, but not in an artificial difficulty way, like there would be a way to get around them, get rid of them, and be able to do what htey deny even... sorry for the long post, I just loved the concept of htis game, and hearing that it kinda hasn't changed all too much, is kinda sad...

[@richiebee33]

@@MrHaVoKeR I always go for purchasing the games that are interesting but look "in development" and are still getting attention. Every cent these devs get allow them to focus and work harder. If you have the spare cash, that is! Otherwise, positive (but honest) reviews help a lot, too. Source: I'm an indie dev, as well :D

[@koquarian]

This is a very solid game, cursed by problems that I feel like, in the first two, should be easy to implement: 1. So much crap you need to do is 6 extra steps past what it should be. For instance: to kidnap a villager, you have to add them to a list, find them on the list, create a party, summon the party, watch the party combat the subject, and deliver the subject. 2. The cooldowns shouldn't be a thing if the spells and powers have costs. 3. The base building aspect is VERY dry. There's basically nothing to do in terms of creating an evil biome. And no visual effects. Everything is very static, like a painting.

[@fastgav]

Reminds me of a kickstarter game that became vaporware called "That Which Sleeps" except with a city builder instead of just riding around corrupting cities. Man I wish that game was actually developed, it looked really cool

[@garrickfield3522]

You wanna check out "Shadows of Forbidden Gods" dude. I think you'll be very happy..

[@kingjamestres]

This game has massive potential not just for the current game but its subsequent sequels as well. It's not the first of its kind but it looks really good for how rough it is.

[@Reoh0z]

It's easy to make friends when you're a Necromancer.

[@RyoujiPlaysGames]

Momma always said I need to make new friends.

[@vantuz8264]

downside: all your friends are cold and heartless.

[@_g7085]

Words to live by.

[@hipponln5190]

They say it's hard to raise a family, but I find it depends on the graveyard...

[@justRICHTOFEN]

@@vantuz8264 that's most people lol. Well more like selfish and self centered, but eh having skelebros as friends would be better than people.

[@jasonwilson8402]

"Them chickens, they're up to something..." - Mr. Tweedy

[@achtsekundenfurz7876]

"Mmmm... frozen chicken" -- Homer Simpson

[@Wizo062991]

Question for you all. Many steam reviews were saying that the game is going into the early access death cycle. Low updates, and that it is showing classic bait and drop tendencies. What do you all think? Is it still worth a buy? Or will it become worthless?

[@shaggy_snacks]

The game is worth the buy. The devs may not being out updates as quick as some people would like however they are updating the game. The devs have put out 8 major updates in the span of about a year. Bought the game when it originally came out and seeing it now. You can tell that the devs are taking into consideration what needs to be addressed and what can be built upon. Solid game with a bit of a learning curve however once the basics are mastered. It is extremely satisfying watching an entire world slowly be destroyed while you operate in the shadows.

[@Trusten83]

Every month or month and a half there's a major update. I have been following and playing this game for some time. The devs are very active on discord and work on getting things out for the players. I have 50ish hours into the game and I would recommend it.

[@DrBocks]

it looks like it has added a lot since the last time I played, more ways to indirectly act in the world via monster spawners, and the upgrading of your buildings wasn't in the old versions either. This has made me want to pick it back up so I'd say looks like they are moving along nicely. I was also an original backer of rimworld before it even came to steam and that game has exploded into a masterpiece, so I hope with time and care this one takes the same path.

[@jakandaxter1]

@@Trusten83 one of your videos is in my recommended right now lol

[@Burger19985]

bro if steam reviewers don't see an update on a game every minute they say its a dead game

[@JWar-]

The best of this type of game being developed was called That Which Sleeps. Lore was heavily inspired by Lovecraft. Presentation and art was awesome. Incredibly complicated world and mechanics rivaling Dwarf Fortress leading to emergent storytelling in line with the theme. Unfortunately, I believe it was so complicated and ambitious that the developer could not consistently make the AI function correctly. It ended up being a Kickstarter disaster with people dropping out of the project, the developer running out of money before finally going dark. Tragic. I still hope someday someone is able to get the code and assets and continue development.

[@Reoh0z]

The Big Bad Evil thwarted by chickens.

[@Clevelandxpress]

"You can be my skeleton...you can be my undead pal" These are the gems that I love. I will watch a vid, even if I quickly realize, the game isn't for me just for the little nuggets of gold. That's going to be rattling around in my head for a week now.

[@exidy-yt]

Am I ever glad this came up in my sidebar. This is exactly the kind of game i LOVE, and I am in a gaming malaise right now, so this is perfect to get me back into the swing. Rimworld meets Dungeon Keeper is potentially /chef's kiss Magnifique! I'm going to try before I buy cos that's how I roll, but I expect I'll be buying a copy within the hour. Thank you for putting up this playthrough!

[@raenfox]

A narcoleptic vampire... now there's an idea for a character :D

[@DamsdelDrennon]

The intricate ways of messing with villagers are both fun and ingenuous, I like that quite a lot.

[@kerravon4159]

Would be hilarious if a chicken picked the Necronomicon and became a chicken Necromancer.

[@garricksantos]

Hmm a game based on inconveniencing other people throughout their day. Seems right down my alley.

[@justinland1208]

I would love a modern one where you keep hiding a dudes car keys until he snaps and goes on a rampage.

[@Jellosnark]

"So now that we've got all our stuff set up, I think it's time that we kidnap a ghoul..." Didn't know how much I needed to hear this specific statement, instantly sold me on this game

[@calebcarpenter9490]

Literally the best part of my day every day!! Such amazing content and the narration is by far the best. So witty 😍😍😍

[@danielmartins7686]

Who is going to stop the great ruinarch? Heroes? Paladins? Wizards? Elfs? No, the real enemy of the Ruinarch are the chicken, bravely jumping in front of the traps to disarm then, taking all the consequences of it

[@konnosx1213]

Tzeench simulator: Just as planned edition

[@odmcclintic]

That chicken sniping your freeze trap killed me lol

[@mikegamerguy4776]

I think ima buy this game just because the concept is good. This is something different than dungeon keeper and dwarf fortress.

[@christopherg2347]

If you want to compare this game to something, I would say "Ghost Master" style games. They generally fall under "Puzzle Game". Ghost Master was far from the first - I remember at least one of those games on a 16 bit console - but it is a good example for this gameplay type.

[@shantyguy]

agree, Ghost Master is so underrated.

[@danyael777]

I own it for some time now. The possibilities are countless, Rimworld pretty much. Imagine you playing the storyteller and manipulating indirectly, pulling the strings or throwing meteors when appropriate^^ works quite well and since they introduced true villager progress things really got complex

[@MrCaptainTea]

Basically like DND the video game

[@willjennings7191]

Reminds me of early Sim- franchise. I like that.

[@LBK-e7w]

After i saw this video, i bought it and finished on my first play within 2 hours. I love the concept, just would appreciate more content...

[@greeneggz_n_ham]

I love how you started the BTTF reference and didn't finish it. I makes me feel not so old lol.

[@igorthelight]

Dear Splat! Version 1.0 will be available on 24 April! ;-)

[@themoabrigade]

played this game a while ago..... seriously suggest this for when you don't want to do something big, but wanna work off a little stress/anger

[@valerykuznetsov2913]

Nice game, love the idea! Thx for showing it to us, already bought it! Cheerz

[@southend26]

Tyson foods wants to discuss your remote chicken freezing abilities...

[@derGhebbet]

Sooner or later the village will start to wonder about the suddenly freezing chickens...

[@elfelganor]

Thanks for the gameplay. I'm getting the game :D This reminds me of Overlord (the game and the anime) XD So I am stoked!

[@taxibutler1858]

Imagine being an all powerful lich and the only thing keeping you from world destruction is a bunch of chickens

[@reeceshugrue6167]

Game needs another 2-3 years to cook in the oven. I do hope they make this game the best it can possibly be, because it's a reverse-rimworld is what I've always wanted.

[@simplydoz]

The first video of ruinarch was the first video I watch of yours. Its neat to see it go full circle.

[@Wertsir]

Skeleton Team 6 should have been sent after Ben Ladin, the way they just hunted down Maggy.

[@ethanwhisman5459]

We have a glorious frozen chicken we must make him a statue 😂😂😂

[@achtsekundenfurz7876]

Plot twist: One of the "chickens" is actually a platypus.

[@KingOhmni]

Hold up, is this basically Rimworld meets Dungeon Keeper/War for the Overworld? Sign me the fuck up!

[@Trusten83]

Hey man! I am glad you reviewed this game. I have been playing it for a long time. The devs just released an update today so I cannot wait to play more!

[@edwardgrzyb8591]

Splatt, you're such a cartoon vilain: freezing those vilage chickens left and right :D

[@TheShuckleNoob]

Those chickens deserved it! Invading the habitat of those wisps all the time, the nerve of them.

[@ziggyz8345]

Imagine a chicken out pranking a lich lmao

[@PianoMeetsMetal]

I love the joy in your voice as you say "Alright! We killed them all!"

[@necr0danc3r29]

Finally, a Tzeentch simulator.

[@lesROKnoobz]

I love the idea of this game. I hope more of these types of games come out. I wish it had better graphics though. Less Dwarf Fortress graphics, more Rimworld or prison architect. Or better than that.

[@joefawcett2191]

"You can be my skeleton, you can be my undead pal" hahahahaha brilliant

[@g0oberdm417]

Woah, honestly sounds super fun. Would love to see an attempt at making this a PVP game, would be hilarious

[@richiebee33]

"Chicken, I see you standing over the body of another dead Peasant." 🤣

[@Techstriker1]

If this game gets steam workshop mods I can see it becoming as addictive as rimworld.

[@buzzlightyearpfp7641]

this is just advanced Necronator

[@custink22]

Love the concept. Cant wait to try it out myself.

[@akiamini4006]

The plot of the game is just soooo mesmerizing if they would put more effort into graphics and aestetics as youve mentioned it would make an iconic presence in the games of this decade i tell ya

[@Erligan]

Slaanesh, Khorne and Nurgle on a diet

[@conq1273]

Tzeetch on simple brainstorm

[@TommyLikeTom]

pretty sweet concept.

[@42isthemeaningoflife]

The history/etymology of the expression "running amok" are actually even more interesting than you were suggesting.

[@Semirotta]

Ah frozen chicken, my favorite.

[@sushijones]

Amuk/Amok actually comes from Malay! Warriors who were blind with rage and attacking anyone around them were called Amuk. Basically Malaysian berserkers.

[@sechsauge]

Chickens are overpowered xD

[@TheYashakami]

Those freeze traps were top tier entertainment

[@Dang3rMouSe]

This is the 2nd time now in a month I've watched 1 of your old videos & you upload a new video on the same game the next day lol. Going out & buying a lottery ticket now...

[@Tyevic]

Person is nocturnal perfect for vampirism ....

[@marshallmeinema3138]

Someone made a game for Darth Sidious

[@grimlock5990]

Cool game idea, thanks

[@froschreiniger2639]

23:25 the skeletons know their work.

[@Dhemonaq]

I like that there is more and more game that you play as the bad guy

[@Alygness]

I know it's a 2d world, but if a spire appeared in the middle of a forest outside town, MAYBE I have just played too much DnD, but that is USUALLY where as a farmer, I put word out for adventurers

[@edwinbray8699]

you know you dont think about these things but truly chickens are the evil overlords greatest foe

[@CoyoteKin]

The number of old song and movie references shows your age. Mine too. LOL

[@aborachis1649]

Spelunking pollos is my new favorite thing!!!

[@DeyvsonMoutinhoCaliman]

Amok has a similar meaning to bezerk in some island of the Pacific Ocean, they use that work to describe people that go mad with rage and commit crimes. How that entered English is a good question.

[@PooBrainBatman]

You're like McDonalds, you froze the chicken.

[@grobisam]

I feel like the graphics should be in a very dark and serious tone to contrast with the cynical comedy of this game but it's all colorful and lighten and gives a rpgmaker feels to it. It's a shame...

[@kismethappel7811]

... did you misuse contrast there or do you just think it means something different than what it means? Because the bright, cheery graphics DO contrast the humor and tie in very well to the core "You are the source of the problems" theme this game has.

[@Etelvinicius]

@@kismethappel7811 I think the probably meant something along the lines of "emphasize/reinforce the cynical comedy" of the game

[@kismethappel7811]

@@Etelvinicius Ah. Well, fair enough, if that's the case then yes I can see how that could appeal. I don't agree mind you; I like the current graphics more (though I do feel the pixel count could be bumped up for the sake of better at a glance recognition of characters and structures) since it does, as he said have a very "RPG-Maker-esque" feel to them that makes it feel like your on the other side of a classic console fantasy game. But I can see how graphics more fitting the humor would and could appeal.

[@alpacaofthemountain8760]

Ahh Ruinarch, I love this game, Great video!

[@leftypistolero5983]

I haven't been able to watch you for awhile, and I just wanted you to know that the sound of your voice is like coming home after a long day. Stay awesome.

[@AquaMidget]

secret service needs to hire these chickens

[@chadsummers7745]

demon : tell me who ruined my plans!!! its the chicken

[@monstersaint]

Good job on calling out the excessive clicking due to UI setup.

[@sik3xploit]

What could be easier than trying to conjure despair and misery from a Rimworld type village?

[@LiqnLag]

All the the dislikes are actually secret agent chickens saving people from ice traps everywhere.

[@scottagon]

Rise to ruins vibes

[@darth0tator]

weird how "All I wanna do is freeze a guy" fits on "All I wanna do is have some fun"

[@shardj5151]

My main problem with the game is it's so so easy to just attack the villages and murder everyone and there's absolutely nothing they can do. Or just drop a land mine in every doorway. There are very few missions that actually require you to be clever.

[@eldraque4556]

sold, nice one

[@vanila2559]

An all powerful godlike being capable of creating an army of demons and minions to overthrow humanity And his biggest problem are chickens

[@Giddyshoes]

Ooft, everyone getting a sloth demon in these here villages like "But why? Why do you work and fight? You DESERVE a rest.."

[@mesmerwolf0]

i feel like there should be an art for the chicken's interference. :D

[@luckyjinxer]

Shit, I wasn't expecting dwarf fortress

[@alejandroochoa559]

Spelunking Pollos. So fucking good.

[@andrewcampbell9926]

SplatterCat, inventor of the frozen chicken dinner :)

[@rickytempleton4181]

What a neat game. Great work splat!

[@keanudupont]

Ahh yes the mighty farmer bane of all evil.

[@ShackleYT]

WELP time to add this game to the wishlist

[@sakura33777]

i love this kind of game.

[@taylormunson3605]

This game looks amazing! Will be looking into this one.